We wish a very good morn-ing/evening to all our readers and friends out there.
We wish a happy birthday to all those blessed with birthdays this week.
Our prayers go out to all t
he sick and shut-ins, including: Sammie Curry, Samual Hillie, Oliver J. Hillie, Charles Johnson, Nita F. Hughes, Tyyonna McCalphia, Marsha McMillian, James C. Johnson, Frank Norman Jr., Donna Burton, Ralph Jordan, Rev. R.D. Evans, Marie Evans, Ronald D. Watkins, Essie L. Robinson, Bertie L. Evans, Lois Evans, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Victor Cunningham, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Billie W. Wash, Angus Robinson, Ree Boyde, Jerusha Walker, Deaconess Girlee Johnson, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Leginia Brown, Gloria Robinson and Bernell Chapman.
Our prayer are with our nursing home residents: Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson at James T. Champion of Meridian, Bobbie J. Clayborn at the Oaks of Meridian and Mary F. Myers at Hilltop Manor in Union.
Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor. On Sunday, Pastor Pickens’ message was “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant: Forgiveness,” taken from Matthew 18:28-35. Pastor Pickens’ and the Pleasant Grove Church family welcome all to Sunday school each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
The Hickory sick list includes: Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis, Tommie Nichols Jr. and Barbara Coleman.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John MB Church family invite all to come and share Sunday school each Sunday at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. The St. John sick list includes Bertha Bender, Frankie L. Evans, Annie Rogers, Xavie Walker and Regina Bender.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand invites one and all to come and share the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
We send out prayers to all the bereaved families at this time.
Our prayers are with our city, county, state, U.S., governing officials and our military state side and abroad.
For your news, contact Leora Watkins Chapman at 601-683-3516 or PO Box 473 Newton, MS 39345.